I think I'll jump in here. I agree with Bryan except I can only speak
---From fixed pitch prop experience. I have a Tri-Gear with only 4 hours
on it. I can say I am really pleased! I have set the Warp Drive ground
adjustable to 21 degrees as I have 8000 feet of runway to play with. I
know it's still a bit cold but this bird is off the ground in just over
500 feet it's climbing at 65 to 70 kTS at 1100 FPM. After years of
152's and Cherokee's I have to say WOW! So far without wheel pants it
cruses at 115KTS at 3000 ft with only 4500 RPM's. Once I clean this
thing up and go with the recommended 5000 + RPM's I should see 125 to
130 KTS. I would like to have a new VP prop but for now I'm having too
much fun flying what I got. I just wish I had more time to enjoy it. So
for now I'll say.... Keep it light and simple and have fun flying.
Jeff
A258 Fitting the wheel pants and flying.
On Mar 27, 2006, at 7:51 PM, Bbryanallsop@wmconnect.com wrote:
>
> You do that Phil, then come and compare it with mine before you
> contemplate
> going VP. My XS has a Woodcomp CS/VP prop. I have no complaints about
> it
> regarding value for money, and it does add to the performance. Having
> said that I
> would not hurry to spend the money again. It is 20 pounds heavier, it
> requires
> extra attention in flight and in maintenance, and it does not increase
> the
> pleasure I get from flying. The Europa flies beautifully with fixed
> pitch
>
> Add to that the fact that you will have yet another maintenance log to
> keep
> up and more expense.
>
> I will keep it on now that I have got it, because of the marginal
> benefits I
> get on longer trips, and because people think it adds resale value
> (should I
> ever have to sell). If it really broke though, I would not replace it!
>
> Good luck Bryan
>
>
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